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Vengeance (band) 
Summary
Vengeance is a Hard rock band from the Netherlands formed in 1983 in Waalwijk. Arjen Anthony Lucassen, the head of Ayreon and other progressive metal projects, played in the band from its formation until 1992 when the band split up, after which he left to pursue a solo career. They later reformed on 1997.
Vengeance | |
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| Origin | Waalwijk, Netherlands |
| Genres | Hardrock |
| Years active | 1983-1992, 1997-1998, 2006-present |
| Labels | Sony Holland, CBS Records |
| Members | Leon Goewie Gert Nijboer Johnny Dooms John Emmen |
| Past members | Arjen Anthony Lucassen Ian Parry Oscar Hollmann Peter Verschurren Jan Bijlsma Roland Bakker Paul Thissen Matt Oligschlager John Snels Jan Somers (deceased) Barend Courbois Peter Bourbon Hans in 't Zandt Emile Marcelis Timo Somers |
| Website | Official website |
Their guitarist, Jan Somers, who was born on 28 December 1964, died on 28 January 2011 in Mierlo, Netherlands, from a heart attack. He was 46 years old.[1]
Members edit
Current members edit
- Leon Goewie – lead vocals
- Gert Nijboer (ex-Picture) – guitar
- Johnny Dooms (ex-Powerplay) – bass guitar
- John Emmen – drums, backing vocals
Former members edit
- Ian Parry – lead vocals
- Arjen Anthony Lucassen - guitar
- Oscar Holleman – guitar
- Peer Verschuren - guitar
- Peter Bourbon - guitar
- Len Ruygrock - guitar
- Jan Somers - guitar
- Jan Bijlsma – bass guitar
- Barend Courbois - bass guitar
- Roland Bakker - keyboards
- Paul Thissen – drums
- Matt Olieschlager - drums
- John Snels - drums
- Hans in 't Zandt - drums
- Erik Stout - drums
- Emile Marcelis - bass
- Timo Somers - guitar, backing vocals
Timeline edit
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
- Vengeance (1984)
- We Have Ways to Make You Rock (1986)
- Take It or Leave It (1987)
- Arabia (1989)
- The Last of the Fallen Heroes (1994)
- Back from Flight 19 (1997)
- Back in the Ring (2006)
- Soul Collector (2009)
- Crystal Eye (2012)
- Piece of Cake (2013)
Live albums edit
- Same/Same... But Different (2007)
Compilation albums edit
- The Last Teardrop '84-'92 (1992)
- Rock'n Roll Shower '84-'98 (1998)
- Wings of an Arrow (2000)
Extended plays edit
- Only the Wind (1986)
- Rock N Roll Shower (1987)
- If Lovin' You is Wrong (1989)
Singles edit
- "Prisoners of the Night" (1984)
- "You Took Me By Surprise" (1985)
- "May Heaven Strike Me Down" (1986)
- "Only the Wind" / "Deathride to Glory" (1986)
- "Rock 'n' Roll Shower" / "Code of Honour" (1987)
- "Looks like a Winner" (1987)
- "Ain't Gonna Take You Home" (1987)
- "Arabia" (1989)
- "As the Last Teardrop Falls" (1992)
- "Planet Zilch" (1997)
- "Crazy Horses" (1998)
References edit
- ^ Thedeadrockstarsclub.com - accessed February 2011
- Vengeance at Maximummetal.com
External links edit
- Official website